Spam Musubi


Spam Musubi		The Hormel Company first produced Spam in the mid 1920s using leftover pork shoulder from their canned ham product. Originally called "Spiced Ham" Spam got it's name by combining the letters of "Spiced Ham" soon after it was created. Spam was introduced to Hawaii during World War II. Spam Musubi was introduced a short time after. The name musubi comes from the Japanese traditional snack called omusubi (or onigiri) also known as rice ball.

Ingredients		Serving: 8 - 10 5 cups Calrose/Hinode Rice 1 can Hormel Spam 1 package nori sheets (seaweed) Your favorite sauce (teriyaki, oyster) 2 eggs (optional) Furikake (optional) Water

Directions		Cook rice, on the sticky the ways locals like it. Cut Spam into 8-10 pieces and pan fry/brown Spam. Slightly glaze with favorite sauce. Scramble and fry eggs. Cut to size. (optional) Cut nori sheets in half and lay on cutting board. Pack 1/2 cup rice onto nori, add egg and sprinkle furikake. Carefully roll nori sheet over Spam, rice (and egg). Moisten nori end to seal it.

Tips and Hints		Keep rice scoop moist to avoid rice getting stuck on it. Use musubi mold for ease of use and uniformity. Package with cellophane wrap, keeping musubi at room temperature.